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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.30, 1,024.71 and 318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.30, 1,024.71 and 318.26 is: 477.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.30 : 1,024.71 = 318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.30/1,024.71 = 318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.30x = 1,024.71 × 318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.30x = 326,124.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,124.20/683.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.28

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